14 Days / Starting From $7,695
The Natural Wonders of Borneo
An Exciting Quest in Search of Wild Orangutans, Endangered Sea Turtles and Untamed Rainforests
Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, teems with sublime rainforests, active wildlife and Far Eastern charm. The country’s verdant landscape unfurls among the world’s tallest rainforest canopies – playing home to cascading waterfalls, granite mountaintop spires and serpentine rivers. Endangered orangutans thrive in the dense vegetation, sharing treetops with leaf monkeys, wild gibbons, lemurs and over 300 vibrant bird species. Rare proboscis monkeys, swinging through coastal mangroves, river dive from lofty perches as hornbills and sea eagles soar overhead. Under Mt. Kinabalu’s prominent peaks, pygmy elephants lumber through the underbrush and monitor lizards sunbathe along the lush Kinabatangan River.
- Observe orangutans in Sepilok Sanctuary as they live freely in their natural jungle habitat
- Watch endangered green sea turtles swim ashore on Selingan Turtle Island to lay their eggs, and witness the tiny hatchlings as they are released into the sea
- Hike the lush canopy walkways of Danum Valley in search of monkeys, clouded leopards and tropical birds
Location of Adventure
Malaysian Borneo
Malaysian Borneo
Group Size Limit
Approximately 12 Travelers
A very important feature of our Borneo expedition is the limited group size, as nature expeditions are best experienced with a small groups of travelers.
Included
Airport transfers, accommodations, land transportation, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, bottled water in vehicles, and bottled water and soft drinks at meals, services of an NHA Expedition Leader and local guides, some gratuities and all permits, entrance fees and taxes.
Not Included
Transportation from your home city to Kuching, Borneo, and from Kota Kinabalu back to your home city, internal flights, passport fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, internet, etc.), alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, required medical evacuation insurance, optional travel insurance, airline baggage fees and applicable departure and airport taxes.
Physical Requirements
Moderate to Difficult / Flexible
Travelers should be aware that it will be hot and the humidity will be very high throughout the trip. The itinerary involves a number of medium- to longer-length walks/hikes over rough, slippery, uneven terrain with some steep inclines – although most are on boardwalks. All activities are optional, and your Expedition Leader will attempt to offer less strenuous activities whenever possible. We travel by vehicle and boat over variable conditions that can sometimes be quite bumpy.
Important Information
Our Natural Wonders of Borneo trip is an Exploratory Adventure. Exploratory Adventures are programs in which a select small group of travelers joins us on an exhilarating inaugural journey to a new destination. While Exploratory Adventures tend to be very exciting (and often include surprises of which even we are unaware), we ask travelers to “go with the flow” and expect the unexpected. These adventures are for those true explorers who enjoy a free-spirited adventure, as the itinerary will most likely continue to change and develop. This flexibility in our itinerary allows us to provide the best travel opportunities within each region. Exploratory Adventures may be canceled by NHA if we deem it necessary, and they require a minimum of five travelers to guarantee departure. We hope you will join us as we explore a truly thrilling new adventure off the beaten path!
Also note that we require emergency medical evacuation insurance for this trip to give our travelers the best opportunity for high quality healthcare within Borneo and to return travelers home if necessary.
Getting There & Getting Home
You may arrive in Kuching at any time on Day 1 of the itinerary. You are free to depart Kota Kinabalu at anytime on the final day. The internal flights for this tour are not included in the trip cost and will be added to your tour invoice upon booking. Our Travel Desk will arrange these flights for the group.
